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INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM TRAINING Click Here for Printable Version POLICY Central Montana Medical Center will comply with the NIMS resolution adoption by ensuring completion of Incident Command System (ICS) training for all personnel according to their level of assigned responsibilities, and maintain that level of training by certification. PURPOSE In order to provide a single, comprehensive approach to disaster, or emergency incident management, responders must coordinate their response with partner agencies to provide the highest levels of incident management. Through utilization of the NIMS Incident Command System, CMMC will be more efficient and effective in our response to emergent events and be able to function successfully with partnering agencies. CMMC will train all employees on how to use the Incident Command System. PROCEDURE 1. General: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 2. Employee ICS training designations: 2.1 IS-100 course: Basic Level training ![]() ![]() 2.2 IS-700 course: Course prerequisite: IS-100. ![]() ![]() ![]() 2.3 IS-200 course: Course prerequisites include: IS-100 and IS-700. ![]() ![]() ![]() 2.4 IS-800 course: Course prerequisites include: IS-100, IS-700, and IS-200. ![]() ![]() ![]() 2.5 IS-300 course: Course prerequisites include: IS-100, IS-700, and IS-200. ![]() 2.6 IS-400 course: Course prerequisites include: IS-100, IS-700, IS-200 and IS-300. ![]() 3. Center For Domestic Preparedness Courses: 3.1 General: Attendance of courses offered through the Department of Homeland Security's Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) will be designated by CMMC Administration. Priority for attendance will be focused on personnel assigned to Incident Command System positions, Emergency Preparedness Committee members, and individuals holding support positions necessary to the efficiency of emergency management in an incident. 3.2 Travel Expenses Covered expenses are outlined by the Center for Domestic Preparedness and will be reimbursed as designated by the government. Any additional expenses accrued by the employee will be covered according to CMMC Travel and Education policy, # ADM.002. Any expenses not covered by CMMC policy will be the responsibility of the employee. 4.Miscellaneous Trainings 4.1 General: Attendance of courses offered through other entities, i.e. Department of Health and Human Services, will be authorized by CMMC Administration. Priority for attendance will be focused on personnel assigned to Incident Command System positions, Emergency Preparedness Committee members, and individuals holding support positions necessary to the efficiency of emergency management in an incident. Expenses accrued will be covered according to CMMC Travel and Education policy, # ADM.002. Any expenses not covered by CMMC policy will be the responsibility of the employee. DEFINITIONS: Homeland Security: Department within the Federal government, established through an Executive Presidential order, that enables coordination and mutual assist partnerships through the implementation of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) across federal, state, tribal, and local responder levels. It was established to assist with the protection of American citizens within the United States borders – founded in 2001. National Incident Management System (NIMS): NIMS provides a consistent nationwide template to enable Federal, State, tribal, and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and the private sector to work together to prevent, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the effects of incidents, regardless of cause, size, location, or complexity. Incident Command System (ICS): ICS is a widely applicable management system designed to enable effective, efficient incident management by integrating a combination of facilities, equipment, personnel, procedures, and communications operating within a common organizational structure. Center for Domestic Preparedness: Training facility, fully funded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, providing all-hazards preparedness training for the nation's emergency responders, including healthcare and hospital professionals. FEMA Independent Study (IS) Courses: The Emergency Management Institute Independent Study (IS) Program is a Web-based distance learning program funded through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Its mission is to improve the competencies of United States officials at all levels of government to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from, and mitigate the potential effects of disasters and emergencies. It offers courses designed for people who have emergency management responsibilities and the general public. |
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